Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting Associate | RemoteHunter

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a finance and accounting services organization, located remotely in the United States. This organization provides detailed, accurate, and timely financial management and accounting support to mission-driven entities, supporting progressive causes. The Accounting Associate plays a critical role in managing core transactional accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, and contributing directly to the organization’s financial integrity and operational efficiency. This role is essential to the financial health of the organization, supporting smooth operations and month-end closing processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, United States

• Team: Reports to the Finance Director
• Mission: This person manages core transactional accounting functions to ensure accurate and complete financial records and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks Online, Justworks, Bill.com, Ramp, Google Sheets, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process: Oversee all accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment posting, monitoring, and collection efforts.
• Manage: Handle accounts payable tasks from vendor onboarding and invoice approval to payment processing and vendor reconciliation.
• Support: Assist with month-end close activities by performing bank and credit card reconciliations and preparing journal entries.
• Maintain: Keep accurate general ledger records for revenue, expenditures, and paid media spend.
• Prepare: Generate financial information necessary for reporting and tax filings, and conduct transaction research for ad hoc financial reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant field. This is an early career position.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience with core transactional accounting functions. Proficiency with Google Sheets and Excel is required.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail, professional handling of confidential information, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Prior experience with QuickBooks Online, Justworks, Bill.com, and Ramp. Experience in startup or growth environments is also preferred. An associate’s degree with relevant experience will also be considered.